Theology of Hope Amidst the World’s Fears

Fear is a social phenomenon that develops in people facing a crisis, such as a pandemic. For instance, the entire world is currently exposed to Covid-19 pandemic, causing great fear. In the Bible, Jesus’ disciples were terrified of sinking in their boat during a storm. Although these two scenarios a...

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Auteur principal: Zaluchu, Sonny Eli (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Sciendo, De Gruyter 2021
Dans: Perichoresis
Année: 2021, Volume: 19, Numéro: 4, Pages: 65-80
Classifications IxTheo:CB Spiritualité chrétienne
ZD Psychologie
Sujets non-standardisés:B Theology
B Fear
B Pandemic
B Hope
B Crisis
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Résumé:Fear is a social phenomenon that develops in people facing a crisis, such as a pandemic. For instance, the entire world is currently exposed to Covid-19 pandemic, causing great fear. In the Bible, Jesus’ disciples were terrified of sinking in their boat during a storm. Although these two scenarios are different, the response is the same. Fear produces stress and anxiety disorders when not appropriately managed. This paper examines the causes of fear and how they can be addressed. Specifically, the study involves determining the cause of fear and proposing a strategy based on Hope, as described by Erich in the book Revolution of Hope which positively correlates with building fortitude and endurance. Surrendering or persisting is a dialectical choice, though theology fear does not give chances. Instead, Humans only survive by depending on God. This research was involved literature reviews by utilizing reference sources, including books, journal articles, and other scientific content.
ISSN:2284-7308
Contient:Enthalten in: Perichoresis
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2478/perc-2021-0025